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Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF looks to award, on average, $1 million, in scholarships, to help students with the cost of post-secondary education. Scholarship awards and amounts are based on available funding.Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth...

The Community Foundation utilizes a "universal application," allowing students to complete one application to qualify for more than 30 scholarships.We also encourage people to sign up for our e-mail list and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates.Click here for written and video tutorials on setting up your account and completing the "universal application." DO NOT ​USE a high...

To provide financial support for individuals working in or planning to work in the fields of developmental disabilities or behavioral health within the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties) who wish to pursue a master’s degree in their field. The intent of this scholarship is to elevate the state of practice and...

PEF’s Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship has helped students since 1988, when it was founded as a tribute to a state Department of Labor member who helped form PEF and fought for the rights of his members in Manhattan.Every year, 10 students are each awarded $1,000 annually for four years. Read about the 2025 recipients, online.The student must be a child, stepchild...

The Honorable William Conner Writing Competition was established to recognize exceptionally written papers that are submitted by law students and is presented each year at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner.For the Conner Writing Competition submission requirements, please click HERE. The Winner will receive a cash award of $3,000.00 and the Runner-up will receive a cash award of $2,000.00. The...

The WMGA Foundation has provided scholarships to support young women pursuing higher education. Since its inception in 2001, over 115 young women have received financial assistance.    Young women have the opportunity to apply for the WMGA Scholarship, which can provide funds for tuition, room and board, incidental fees and books.  Scholarships are based on the recipient’s continuation in school...